The top events taking place in Manitoba this weekend

Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place over the weekend in Manitoba between Aug. 15 and 17.

Here are some of the events taking place across Winnipeg and Manitoba between Aug. 15 and 17, 2025.

Folklorama

August 3-16

https://folklorama.ca/

Travel the world in your own backyard at 43 pavilions over two weeks.

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Rainbow Stage

August 6-24

https://www.rainbowstage.ca/frozen/

The popular Disney film comes to life on a Winnipeg stage.

Wild West Daze

Virden

August 14-17

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057189379933

The Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze celebrate 35 years with a parade, family-friendly events, live entertainment, broncs, bulls and barrel racing.

Hanover Ag Fair

Hanover

August 14-17

https://www.hanoverag.com/events/hanover-ag-fair/

Bullriders buck their way into Hanover for a celebration that also includes a family fun zone, a parade and live entertainment featuring headliner Ryan Langdon.

Glenboro Fair & Demolition Derby

Glenboro Fairgrounds

August 16

https://glenboro.com/events/glenboro-ag-society-annual-fair-demolition-derby/

Enjoy a miniature horse show, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, a live band and more.

Plum Fest

Plum Coulee

August 15-17

http://www.plumfest.com/

There’s a little something for everyone with a parade, duck race, inflatables, and live entertainment on the main stage.

Manitoba Filipino Street Festival

Maples Multiplex Grounds

August 16-17

https://www.manitobafilipino.com/

A cultural celebration showcasing the Filipino community’s heritage with costumes, performances and more.

Quarry Days

Stonewall

August 15-17

https://stonewallquarrydays.ca/

Running from one end of Main Street to the other, Quarry Days features rides, food trucks, a car show, live entertainment and more.

Opasquia Agricultural Society Rodeo

Opasquia Ag Society and Exhibition Grounds, The Pas

August 15-17

https://www.facebook.com/OASAEG

Enjoy bouncy castles, wild pony racing, rodeo fun and more.

Family Day

Whytewold Park, Dunnottar

August 16, 10 a.m.

The Village of Dunnottar provides free family fun with a BBQ lunch, water fight, scavenger hunt and live music.

Minnedosa Fun Fest

Minnedosa

August 15-17

https://www.facebook.com/minnedosafunfest

Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun, including a bike parade, BBQ, Valley Cruizers car show, live music and more.

Lions Children’s Fair

Wawanesa Recreation Centre

August 16

https://www.facebook.com/wawanesalionsclub/

A Teddy Bear parade, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, wagon rides and more are the highlights of this annual event.

StrEAT Feast

The Forks

August 15-17

https://www.streatfeast.ca/

Flavours from around the world are featured at this family-friendly festival that also includes a local market, activities, and performances.

Heritage Day

Pioneer Village Museum, Beausejour

August 17

https://pioneervillagemuseum.ca/home-1

The 27th Annual Heritage Day includes music, Red River Settler demonstrations, a tractor parade, pony rides, and more.

Haunted Harbour Ghost Tours

Marine Museum

August 15 & 16, 7 & 8:45 p.m.

https://marinemuseum.ca/events-programs/haunted-harbour-ghost-tours/

Uncover some spooky stories on this Haunted Harbour Ghost Tour as you explore the S.S. Keenora in the dark.

Boreal Shores Art Tour

August 16-17

https://borealshoresarttour.ca/

Take a self-guided tour of artists and galleries scattered in the Boreal forest and shores of Eastern Manitoba.

Harvest Sun Festival

Kelwood

August 16-18

https://www.harvestsunmusicfest.com/

​This grassroots music festival showcases Manitoba musicians, growers and makers. Artists include Scott Nolan, Red Moon Road and The Stanley County Cutups.

Bring Your Love Music Festival

Ledwich Family Farm, RM of Armstrong,

August 14-18

https://www.bringyourlove.ca/

Art meets electronic music in a picturesque setting 45 minutes north of Winnipeg. Enjoy over 100 local and touring DJs and 30 performers.

Rainbow Trout Festival

Oroseau Campground, Emerson-Franklin

August 15-17

https://www.rainbowtroutmusicfestival.com/

Get hooked on this independent music festival, featuring all genres of music.

RogerKimLee Music Festival

Eriksdale

August 15-17

https://www.rogerkimleemusicfest.com/

Enjoy live music in an intimate prairie setting. Artists include Sol James, Dirty Catfish Brass Band, Leaf Rapids and more.

Tall Grass Prairie BioBlitz

Oak Hammock Marsh

August 17

https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/tall-grass-prairie-bioblitz/

Help assess the biodiversity of Oak Hammock Marsh using the iNaturalist app.

Transpo Expo

Lower Fort Garry

August 16

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/calendrier-calendar/354d5a46-7ca1-49ce-8bba-336ccf2701e7

Explore the ways people have gotten around throughout history. This family-friendly event includes a car show, hobby-horse racing, obstacle courses, and more.

Sunflower Expo

A Maze in Corn

August 16-September 16

https://www.cornmaze.ca/pages/sunflower

Explore Manitoba’s sunflower varieties and snap a photo along the way.

Children’s Hospital Book Market Pop-Up Sale

St. Vital Centre

August 16

https://goodbear.ca/events/childrens-hospital-book-market-aug-pop-up-sale/

This one-day pop-up includes a wide selection of book genres in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Naija Games Day

300 Main St.

August 16

Celebrate Nigerian culture through traditional games, sports, music, and more.

Annual Show Day

Keystone Pioneers Museum, Roblin

August 16

This annual event features a working steam engine, demonstrations, a tractor parade, baking, bouncy castles, and more.

16th Annual Street Festival

Edwards Ave., The Pas

August 16

https://www.facebook.com/events/691869020572306/?active_tab=discussion

The Pas hosts its annual street festival with local vendors, games, music and more.

Water Circus

St. Vital Centre

August 8-18

https://platinum.cirqueitalia.com/events/1375_Water-Circus-Platinum-Unit-Winnipeg-MB

Cique Italia transforms the mall parking lot into a celebration of wonder with acrobatics and a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water.

Visiting Aircraft: Air 1 Helicopter

Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

August 17

https://royalaviationmuseum.com/

Get a rare opportunity to peek inside as the Winnipeg Police Service’s Flight Operations Unit helicopter touches down at the museum.

Canada’s National Arabian Championship

Keystone Centre, Brandon

August 7–16

https://www.facebook.com/p/Canadas-National-Arabian-Championship-100083534105562/

Canada’s top Arabian horses compete in halter, riding, dressage, and more.

Knowledge Sharing Series: Red River Carts

Lower Fort Garry

August 16, 12 p.m.

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/calendrier-calendar/5732020e-a33a-4e49-9f0e-431c581f3e18

Armand & Kelly Jerome share the tales of their Red River Cart building and trail adventures.

High tea at the Big House

Lower Fort Garry

August 17

https://folfg.com/about/upcoming-events/

Enjoy a traditional Victorian high tea on the veranda at the Big House, complete with fancy sandwiches and pasteries. Reservations required.

Riel House Matinées

Riel House, 330 River Rd.

August 16, 12-3 p.m.

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/riel/activ/calendrier-calendar/73ba5fe4-9aad-4c5f-945f-e09c5fa153c6

Chat with interpreters or listen to live music as you discover Red River Metis culture.

2025 Corydon Avenue Concert Series

Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S.

August 15, 7 pm

Band: Vinyl Revival

Corydon Ave. & Lilac St. S.

August 16, 7 pm

Band: Super Cool Brass

https://www.corydonbiz.com/concert-series-2025

Enjoy live music and the other sights and sounds of Corydon Avenue.

Bandstand Performance Series

Winnipeg Beach

August 16, 7 p.m.

Band: Adam T. Elvis

https://winnipegbeach.ca/p/live-on-the-bandstand

Enjoy an evening of music steps away from the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk.

Rockin’ Gimli Harbour Concert Series

Gimli Harbour

August 16, 7:30 p.m.

Band: The Pugs

https://www.gimli.ca/p/gimli-harbour-concert-series

Gimli Harbour acts as a backdrop for this summertime concert series.

Patsy in the Park

Gimli Park Pavilion Stage

August 16, 12 p.m.

Band: The InClines

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and settle in for a special mid-day performance from a spirited tribute to Patsy Cline.

Crocus Suncatch Sound

Suncatch Plaza, Morden

August 15, 7 p.m.

Band: Bare Yogis

Enjoy a night of music in downtown Morden.

Summer Entertainment Series

Assiniboine Park

Concert Series

Lyric Theatre

August 17, 7 p.m.

Band: Duo Cochi curated by Folklorama

Jazz Concerts

Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

August 17, 12 p.m.

Band: Amber Epp Duo curated by Folklorama

Movies in the Park

Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park

August 15

6:30 p.m. - Despicable Me 4

8:45 p.m. - Thunderbolts*

Movies at the Square

Transcona Centennial Square

August 15, 7 p.m.

Movie: The Complete Unknown

https://transconabiz.ca/events/movie-nights/

Break out a lawn chair and enjoy a movie under the stars in the Square.

Burt Block Party

Burton Cummings Theatre

August 15, 5 p.m. - Sold Out

Bands: Marianas Trench, Down With Webster, Fefe Dobson & Show Pony

August 16, 5 p.m.

Bands: The Glorious Sons, Everclear, JJ Wilde & The Ripperz

August 17, 5 p.m.

Bands: Kim Mitchell, Chilliwack & Harlequin

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents Billie & Ella

Le Patio 340, Bar Culturel @ Centre Cultural Franco-Manitobain

August 17, 7 p.m.

https://ccfm.mb.ca/

Explore the music and friendship of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald with Monica Jones and Grace Hrabi.

Made in Canada w/ Rascalz & Choclair

Exchange Event Centre

August 16, 7 p.m.

Canadian hip-hop group Rascalz reunite with rapper Choclair for this 18+ show.

Nirvair Pannu

Centennial Concert Hall

August 16, 7:30 p.m.

Catch one of modern Punjabi music’s most influential voices on stage in Winnipeg.

Altona Gospel Festival

Altona Centennial Park

August 16

Lumber River Quartet headlines this festival of gospel music in support of Youth For Christ Altona.

Paul Rabliauskas

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club Tickets:

August 12-16

Paul Rabliauskas takes his comedy from the CTV hit show “Acting Good” to the stand-up stage.

Provincial Park Events

https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/education-and-interpretation/event-listings.html

Great Park Detective Campfire Talk

Birds Hill Amphitheatre

August 15, 8:30 p.m.

Help park detective Humphrey Beargart solve the mystery of who destroyed his campsite and why.

Art in the Park

Birds Hill Amphitheatre

August 17, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the park’s flora and fauna while creating a craft to take home.

Critters of Clearwater Family Program

Camper’s Cove Beach, Clearwater Lake

August 16, 2 p.m.

·2:00 – 4:00pm

Learn about the small animals found in Clearwater Lake, explore the shoreline, and dip for critters.

Curious Crevices and Caves Guided Hike

Caves self-guiding trail, Clearwater Lake

August 17, 10 a.m.

Explore the caves at Clearwater Lake with a park interpreter. Bring water, snacks, bug spray and suitable footwear.

Cryptic Creatures Campfire Talk

Grand Beach Amphitheatre

August 16, 8 p.m.

Hear spooky stories about the creatures rumoured to lurk in the darkness.

Critter Dipping

East Beach, Grand Marais

August 17, 11 a.m.

See how many critters you can find in the Grand Beach lagoon.

Fossil Hunt Family Program

East Quarry, Gull Harbour

August 16, 7 p.m.

Learn about the fossils found beneath your feet as you discover what life was like on Hecla when it was covered by an ancient sea.

Starlit Sands Guided Hike

Spirit Sands Self-guiding Trail, South Cypress

August 15, 8:30 p.m.

Explore the sand dunes at night during the Perseids meteor shower in this Dark Sky Preserve. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water.

Criddle/Vane Homestead Gathering

Criddle/Vane Homestead Provincial Park, Shilo

August 17, 1 p.m.

Join family members of these Manitoba pioneers and learn about their contributions to science, art, sports and culture.

Timber Campfire Talk

William Lake Interpretive Program Area, Morton

August 16, 7 p.m.

Take a closer look at the trees and their life cycle.

Guided Paddle

Adam Lake, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park

August 17, 10 a.m.

Enjoy a paddle in your kayak, canoe or SUP board on Adam Lake and learn more about the waters of Turtle Mountain. Please bring your own life jackets, paddles, and safety equipment.

Fur Trade Campfire Talk

Big Whiteshell Lake Campground

August 16, 7 p.m.

Learn about how the fur trade influenced the Whiteshell and about modern trapping.

Conversations at Bannock Point: Guided Walk

Bannock Point Petroforms

August 17, 10 a.m.

Learn about petroforms and why the site should be respected. Bring water and sturdy footwear.